Side wall from Fire Station 2.

The City of Las Cruces Quality of Life Department /Public Art, in partnership with the Las Cruces Fire Department, needs your help selecting the best mural design for an exterior wall on Fire Station 2, 1199 E. Foster Rd. The design will be reflective of the Chiva Town history of the neighborhood as well as the role of firefighters.

A Call for Artists resulted in selected artists being invited to submit a concept design for consideration. The winning concept will be chosen by the public. Deadline to vote for your favorite is Thursday, May 28. The link to see concepts and vote can be found by going to LasCruces.gov/PublicArt.

For information or questions, please contact Ceci Vasconcellos, Public Art Coordinator, City of Las Cruces, at 575-541-2780/TTY:711 or by email [email protected].

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